Belt game 3,260 · April 3, 1971
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 7–2 at home to start reign 1,257 of the NHL belt, the 225th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since March 23, 1971, with 3 defenses over 11 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on April 4, 1971.
1,257Reign number
225Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held